{"title":"Experiential Robotics Platform (XRP) Kit - Beta","handle":"experiential-robotics-platform-xrp-kit-beta","url":"/products/experiential-robotics-platform-xrp-kit-beta","description":"The XRP is a hands-on robotics platform for learning, building and programming robots from beginner tasks through to more advanced challenges. It is designed to help students and newcomers explore science, engineering and problem solving with a physical robot they can assemble and customise.At the centre of the kit is the XRP Controller Board, built around an onboard Raspberry Pi® Pico W with the RP2040 microcontroller. The controller also includes a 6-DoF IMU, Qwiic® expansion, motor drivers, servo headers, a momentary button and other supporting hardware.The kit includes the hardware needed to build the robot, including sensors, motors with encoders, a servo, Qwiic cables, chassis parts, wheels, casters and a battery holder. It is normally powered by 4xAA batteries, which are not included, and can also accept a supply up to 11V via the barrel connector.Online modules and coding tools are provided for the platform, including Blockly tools/libraries, Python and the FIRST® Robotics WPILib development tool. The kit and online tools are in beta, so early users can help provide feedback as the platform continues to improve.Features:Learning progression: Progression from fundamental robotics to driving, line following, using sensors, using a robotic arm, and culminates in building an autonomous delivery robotCoding environment: Coding environment includes Blockly tools/libraries, Python, and the FIRST® Robotics coding development tool, WPILibTool-free assembly: Easy-to-assemble hardware kit that can be assembled completely tool free (no soldering, no screws)Online activities: Online activities and modules that build on one anotherEducation focus: Content designed for middle and high-school students and beginnersCustomisation: Jumping off point for customising the robot in countless waysSpecifications:Controller board: XRP Controller BoardMicrocontroller board: On-board Raspberry Pi® Pico W featuring the RP2040 microcontrollerIMU: Low-power accelerometer + gyroscope 6-DoF IMU (LSM6DSOX from STMicroelectronics®)Expansion connector: Qwiic® connector for easy integration of sensors and accessoriesMotor drivers: Two dual-channel motor drivers for four motors totalServo headers: Two servo headersUser input: Momentary button switchIncluded range sensor: Ultrasonic rangefinderIncluded line sensor: Line followerIncluded drive motors: Two motors with encodersIncluded servo: Servo motorIncluded cables: Qwiic cablesIncluded chassis parts: Chassis and plastic partsIncluded wheels: Two wheelsIncluded casters: Two castersIncluded battery holder: Battery holderNormal power: 4xAA batteries (not included in kit)Barrel connector power: Any supply up to 11V is supported via the barrel connectorA good fit for classrooms, robotics clubs, FIRST teams and individual makers wanting a structured path from basic robot control to autonomous challenges.","vendor":"SparkFun","product_type":"Robotics Kit","in_stock":false,"options":[],"variants":[{"id":16273,"title":"Default Title","sku":"SF-KIT-22230","mpn":"KIT-22230","price":282.6,"on_sale":false,"in_stock":false,"available_quantity":0}]}